Medical Assistant (4 day work week)

Exeter Hospital; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and retirement plans (

Career advancement opportunities

Weekday schedule Mon-Fri with no shift

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical, administrative, and business functions under supervision. You will perform pre-visit tasks, assist with examinations, manage specimens and instruments, and facilitate smooth patient flow in a community NH setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing education, and patient-centered care, with a weekday schedule and potential for growth within the network.

Qualifications

• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or registration required or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and ensure exam rooms are stocked and cleaned.
• Respond to patient portal messages the same day according to policy.
• Complete pre-visit work, vaccinate per standing protocols, and process prescriptions as needed.
• Schedule pre-admission and diagnostic tests; follow up with patients after procedures.

Skills

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification

BLS certification

Patient confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

$2500.00 Sign on Bonus!Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a community-based, multi-specialty medical group dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families across the Seacoast region. With more than 200 healthcare providers across 20 specialties, Core Physicians delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, collaboration, and compassion. Our close partnership with Exeter Hospital allows patients to access seamless, coordinated care within one trusted network.

At Core Physicians, you’ll find a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth. Whether you’re part of our clinical, administrative, or support staff, you’ll play a key role in advancing our mission to deliver exceptional care and service to our community.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
• Career advancement opportunities and ongoing education support
• Standard weekday schedule (Monday—Friday) , with no weekend or holiday rotations that promote teamwork and work–life balance across locations
• Collaborative, physician-led organization that values input and innovation
• Free onsite parking and convenient Seacoast New Hampshire locations
• Culture grounded in respect, quality, and patient-centered care

The Medical Assistant will provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Requirements

• High School or GED
• For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
• BLS within 6 months of hire

Major Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre‑visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting providers with examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Following standard work procedures and messaging policy, respond to the patient phone portal message on the same day.
• Use standing protocols to complete pre‑visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• May schedule pre‑admission and diagnostic testing and place follow‑up calls to patients after surgery.
• May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check‑in/check‑out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co‑pays and patient balances, post‑payment and adjustment transactions, and balance daily journal.
• Maintains and adheres to established Core Physicians policies and procedures and federal regulations, including, patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating in the daily huddle and completing any actions required and working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between all team members.
• In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany the provider into the patient examination room and accurately and efficiently document the encounter; order any labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that have been recommended by the provider.
• Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics and outcome.
• Provides coverage for other Core Offices as needed, based on priorities, and performs other duties as assigned.